I was delighted to receive the following email earlier today:
“Dear Mr Morris,
I am writing to tell you that your poems in “The Collected Poems of K Morris” that you gave me on the train on my way to college are exceptional. You might not remember me but I am the girl doing politics and history that you met on the train and gifted your amazing book to. I have always been interested in writing poems and therefore you have really inspired me to carry on my interest and write some poems of my own. I would really like to thank you for gifting me your book and inspiring me to continue writing”.
“The Selected Poems of K Morris” can be found here https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07WW8WXPP/ (for the UK), and here https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WW8WXPP/. (for amazon.com customers).
(Please note, I have not included the young lady’s name in order to protect her privacy).
How lovely that she wrote to thank you. And you’ve inspired a new poet! Great.
Thank you, Vivienne. I was delighted. It was, as you say, a lovely thing to do.
Best wishes, Kevin
Congratulations, Kev!
Thank you, Kev! All the best, Kevin
Hi Kevin,
I’ve just checked out your site and noticed your poetry book too. I will also check it out on Amazon! Best Wishes
Hi Amanda,
Many thanks for checking out my site, and my book on Amazon. I appreciate you doing so.
Best wishes, Kevin
Nice blog 🧚🏻♀️
Thank you. I’m delighted that you like my blog.
My pleasure, followed you. ☺️
Thank you for following me. I shall take a look at your site now. Best, Kevin
Aw that’s so lovely 💕
Thank you, Sannia. Yes, it is lovely and I was delighted to receive this wonderful feedback. Best wishes, Kevin
That was nice of you to give her a copy of your book, and how lovely of her to write such a sweet letter to you. It’s things like this that make it all worthwhile.
Indeed it is, Tony. A personal message from a reader means an enormous amount, and I am extremely grateful to the young woman for taking the time to write to me. Many thanks for your comment. All the best, Kevin